A couple weeks ago, I visited relatively new wine bar in Arlington “Twisted Vines.” I have a friend working there in the kitchen. The restaurant was fairly full and noisy, which is always a good sign for your first experience. Because of the fact that the restaurant is not very big, owners are not hiring a host. As soon as we walked in, one of the staff members offered us a seat, and immediately brought the menus. I liked the atmosphere in the restaurant: casual, cozy, and very simply designed.
We ordered wine through the same server. I was not too impressed with her wine knowledge. We ordered bottle of Shiraz, and get busy with studying the food menu. The wine selection by itself is mediocre.
As far as food goes, we order a coupe of small plates to nibble on. Food item arrived very fast. Usually if you are busy in the kitchen, you will wait for your dishes much longer. We order duck flat bread , and I was impressed. It had perfect crust, the right amount of meat, not over whelming, and seasoning just right. I do not remember the price, but at that point, it was a good dial. Mowing further, next dish was “Brie and Honey” with caramelized onion. We serve very similar dish in our family restaurant, but not with caramelized onion, but honey and black dry currant. Onion in this dish was awkward. I did not like it at all. Last dish, my friend made off the menu, it was sort of Antipasti plater with dolmades, olives, meats and cheeses. I like the variety of item that been offered, and everything was very fresh, and good quality.
About 10 minuses, after we got our food the owner came over to say hi and just to ask if we were doing well. This is was a very nice gesture.
Like this place, and will recommend it for you to visit.
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